Secondary sludge pond with vehicle access and distribution manholes . du Toit Eastern Cape as a specialist sub-consultant to design and implement these mechanical , electrical , and electronic aspects of the project .
SRK ’ s role included the design and development of the dairy , taking responsibility for the detailed design , tender documentation , and adjudication , as well as construction monitoring and contract administration . SRK has also undertaken the necessary environmental assessments and submitted applications to comply with the National Environmental Management : Waste Act and environmental impact assessment ( EIA ) regulations made under the National Environmental Management Act .
“ The project components range from standard engineering works ( civil , structural , mechanical , and electrical ) to installing advanced electronics and software to identify and monitor individual cow well-being and milk production rates – making this project fairly unique ,” Meiring comments . This advanced technology uses the data it collects to automatically sort the cows into the respective enclosures on the concrete hardstand for further investigation and treatment .
Known as the AfiMilk herd management system , this technology was supplied and installed by the specialist mechanical sub-contractor , Waikato South Africa , who was responsible for the supply , installation , and commissioning of the integrated milking system .
Included in the electrical component of the project are various small power systems that serve the mechanical works ; there is also a 150kVA emergency diesel
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